| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Online tasks and assessment |
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10%
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Off Campus
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600 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Web communication, debate on environmental issue and online quizzes. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1-4 6-7 |
| Unit Examination |
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30%
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Off Campus
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2000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Open book exam on all Unit materials. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1-3,5 |
| Written Essay |
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30%
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Off Campus
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1700 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay on the sustainability of cotton production. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1,3,5
GA: 1-6 |
| Written Essay |
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30%
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Off Campus
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1700 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay on best management practices used in cotton production. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 2-5
GA: 1-6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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the aim of this unit is to provide an understanding of the actual, and potential impact of cotton prodcution on the environment, and an ability to apply this understanding in the development of optimal management practices for sustainable cotton production;
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understand the Best Management Practices program (BMP) of the Australian Cotton industry. That is , understand the application of an Environmental Management System (EMS);
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understand the environmental sustainability issues in regard to soils, soil water, salinity, biodiversity and climate;
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appreciate how to assess farms for environmental status, eg. Native vegetation assessments; and
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appreciate the environmental implications of pesticide applications.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The theory and practise (science) of cotton production is taught and assessed via web tools, assignments and exams.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Written communication skills are tutored via an initial assignment. Assignments are practiced and assessed.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
COTT302 includes teaching of cotton production in other countries, web sites are explored from other countries and international students are often asked to provide seminars on their cotton production.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Students are instructed, assessed and expected to demonstrate that they understand the agronomic details of cotton production in written assignments, and use a wide range of information sources.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Off-campus students are already taking part in this process and it is encouraged. Students are also informed of the benefits of pursuing further studies to enhance their vocations.
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Problem Solving
As a process, cotton production naturally lends itself to a system that practices problem solving and assesses on that criterion. Assignments are theory plus based on problem based exercises.
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Social Responsibility
Cotton farming practices are delivered in the context of social responsibility.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Exercises at intensive school often include team working exercises, however this is not specifically taught or assessed.
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